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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.62, 17.36 and 9.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.62, 17.36 and 9.59 is: 14.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.62 : 17.36 = 9.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.62/17.36 = 9.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.62x = 17.36 × 9.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.62x = 166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.48/11.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.33

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